Welcome to Number 16, the fun website that is all about words, language and literature. It is named after my favourite number. I am Joanne Madden and I'm from Toronto, Canada. To find out what I have written on any topic, use the search box directly below. For TV trivia, please check my other website, TV Banter (www.tvbanter.net).

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Monday, January 13, 2014

The last few days here in Toronto have been damp, dreary and bereft of sunshine. Therefore, I have decided to create my own sunshine. Here are some riddles and wordplays courtesy of Number 16. I hope you enjoy them and that they put a smile on your face.

RIDDLE ME THIS!

What did the baby computer call his father?

ANSWER
Data

What's tall when it's young and short when it's old?

ANSWER

A candle

How does a horse say hi?

ANSWER

Hay!

How does a horse say no?

ANSWER

Neigh!

How is it possible for a pocket to be empty and still have something in it?

ANSWER

If it has a hole in it

What five-letter word becomes shorter if you add two letters to it?

ANSWER

Short

What is a cow's favourite holiday?

ANSWER

Moo Year's Day

I am the beginning of the end, the end of every place. I am the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space. What am I?

NUMBER 16: FEATURED PHOTOS AND ART

TODAY IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019.

CLIMATE CRISIS: TIME IS RUNNING OUT. THE AMAZON RAINFOREST ON FIRE, HURRICANE DORIAN, WHAT NEXT?

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DONALD TRUMP

The United States and the rest of the world cannot afford another four years of this man. Return America to decency. The Oath of Allegiance is to the United States, not to Trump. Americans, if you are undecided, don't vote for another four years of racism, locking kids in cages, misogyny, lying, bullying, gun violence, criminality and obstruction of justice, harming the environment and ignoring climate change, no minimum wage increases for workers, no health insurance for millions and tax breaks for billionaires..

About Me

I am a native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For many years, I worked as a researcher and archivist at the Toronto Star, the largest newspaper in Canada. I like to share my interest in trivia, television, current events, politics, movies, quotes etc.